It Was As Though, In One Moment,

It's Somewhat Disquieting That The Same Parents And Educators Who Are Horrified By The Notion Of Child Soldiers Have Bestowed Upon 'the Hunger Games' A Double Mantle Of Critical Praise And Global Bestsellerdom.

Imbecile!" The Chef Shouted. "next Time Why Don't You Just Put Your Whole Hand In The Food, Hey? Yes, Your Whole Hand, Or Maybe Your Face! I Arrange The Food On Plates With Care, Are You Understanding What I Am Telling You? It Is Part Of The Art Form Of Cooking, Yes? A Lovely Plate Of Food Is A Thing Of Beauty! And Then You, Numbskull, Come Along And Put Your Fat Greasy Fingers All Over My Plate, And Shake The Plate, And Move My Food All Around The Plate Until It Looks Like Pigs' Vomit!" "chef Vlad!" I Cried Out In Delight.

You Two Were In A Cave Together?’ Said Miss Simpkins In Horror. ‘yes,’ Said Kate, ‘and It Was Very, Very Dark.

If You Were Closer, I'd Slap You," She Said. "let Me Help," I Replied, And Stepped Closer. She Promptly Slapped Me, Which Surprised Me Only A Little. We Glared At Each Other In The Near Dark, And Then She Looked Away. "i'm Sorry I Slapped You," She Said. "that's All Right. I Quite Enjoyed It.

I Prefer The Word Aviatrix. It Has More Zing To It." "it's Very Zingy," I Agreed.